Main Street Advisory Board

City of San Marcos Regular Meeting MINUTES Main Street Advisory Board Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 5:00pm Attend in Person: Chamber of Commerce Conference Room 202 N CM Allen Pkwy San Marcos, TX 78666 Attend Online via Virtual Zoom Meeting: Webinar ID: 853 5770 4152 Public Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85357704152 I. Call To Order: 5:02PM II. Roll Call Attending: Matt Akins, Shandee Lynn, Mark Gleason, Anita Collins, Ashley McCafferty, Linda Coker Absent: Rose Brooks, Sarah Simpson, Chance Sparks Staff: Freddy Medina, Josie Falletta III. Citizen Comment Period: Persons wishing to participate (speak) during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting must email jfalletta@sanmarcostx.gov prior to 12:00PM the day of the meeting. A call in number to join by phone or link to join by a mobile device, laptop or desktop computer will be provided for participation. Comments shall have a time limit of three minutes each. Any threatening, defamatory or other similar comments prohibited by Chapter 2 of the San Marcos City Code will not be read. MINUTES 1. The August 18, 2021 meeting minutes were approved on Board Member Collins’ motion, Board Member Lynn’s second, on an 6-0 vote. ACTION ITEMS 2. The sponsorship request from the San Marcos Art League for their October activity, Art Scared 2021, was approved on Board Member McCafferty’s motion, Board Member Lynn’s second, on a 6-0 vote. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Staff presented on differences between FY21 and FY22 budget. Additionally, staff presented on budget shortfalls for downtown maintenance and explained Main Street’s new ARP funding. After discussion, it was decided staff will hold a future presentation of framework for how ARP funding can be used and the businesses it benefits. Board Member Collins presented on Hays County’s Christmas Lighting Ceremony and asked if ARP funding could be used to support this event. After discussion, it was decided staff would set an agenda item for next month to establish an event subcommittee whose task will be to brainstorm uses for ARP downtown event funds. 4. Staff presented list of their major projects, unachieved goals, and unplanned accomplishments. After discussion, it was noted staff successfully executed their transformation strategy (Sense of Place) over the previous year. Board Member Lynn suggested using the Bloom Bar for future transformation strategy workshops. Overall, the Board is excited to see more downtown events, though Board Member Gleason reminded the group to consider a comprehensive economic recovery plan when considering uses for ARP funding. Lastly, Board Member McCafferty requested for staff to send examples of Accountability Agreements to the Board to discuss during the next meeting. REPORTS 5. Main Street Program Report – Staff reported on their Pedestrian Safety and Comfort Improvements meeting, upcoming downtown events, and Vision SMTX.  6. Financial Report - Main Street has spent 90% of its operating budget for Fiscal Year 2021 and is in the process of closing out the fiscal year. 7. Downtown Association Report - No report. 8. Parking Advisory Board Report - No report. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS lV. Question and Answer Session with Press and Public V. Adjournment: 6:52PM Notice of Assistance at the Public Meetings The City of San Marcos is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Individuals who require auxiliary aids and services for this meeting should contact the City of San Marcos ADA Coordinator at 512-393-8000 (voice) or call Texas Relay Service (TRS) by dialing 7-1-1. Requests can also be faxed to 855-461-6674 or sent by e-mail to ADArequest@sanmarcostx.gov. For more information on the Main Street Advisory Board, please contact Josie Falletta at jfalletta@sanmarcostx.gov.